Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, July 2, 1863
Introduction to Our Great American Heritage
Our Great American Heritage is written for readers who enjoy history told with care, curiosity, and a sense of discovery. The site looks beyond the familiar stories to explore the moments, people, and ideas that shaped the country in ways we often overlook. Each article aims to make the past feel close and understandable, not distant or academic. The writing is clear, the research solid, and the goal is always the same: to help readers see how the nation’s story unfolded and why it still matters today.
You’ll find pieces that revisit turning points in American politics, examine cultural shifts, and highlight individuals whose choices left a lasting mark. Some articles challenge long‑held assumptions; others bring forgotten episodes back into view. What ties them together is a commitment to honest storytelling—history presented without exaggeration, but with enough narrative energy to keep readers engaged.
The site is meant for anyone who enjoys learning how events connect, how ideas evolve, and how ordinary people often play extraordinary roles. It doesn’t try to overwhelm with detail or push a single interpretation. Instead, it offers well‑crafted stories that invite readers to think, question, and appreciate the richness of America’s past.
Allen Cornwell is a retired business owner and an adjunct professor of American history at a small Virginia college. Cornwell has published many American history articles. He can be contacted at: allencornwell@mac.com
Thanks Allen. You are writing important history that needs writing. We’ll be better for having a fuller and fairer picture.
David Charlton
Hi, Allen – I enjoy your site and your fascinating articles. I’m planning to read every one when I have time!
Thank you Allen for the well written article,on December 7, 2024, re Patton. I found some compelling information I hadn’t previously known. My dad was a commander of a flotilla in the pacific campaign. Since my youth I’ve been a ww2 buff and especially have always been intrigued by Patton and his endeavors. Thank you for your insight and great journalism.
John, thank you for your Kind remarks and I appreciate you sharing that information about your dad. Yes, General Patton was indeed an intriguing person in our history.